QUICKREAD

The Tigers, coming off a 35-21 win over Chaparral, also are led by quarterback Sean Rubalcaba (1,187 yards rushing; 1,207 passing) and wide receiver Chandon Rose (857 receiving and 10 touchdowns) on offense.

The Tigers’ closest game this season was a 28-14 win over Fountain-Fort Carson.

But coach Robbie Owens thinks Lakewood, which defeated Horizon 10-0 last week, could be the best-coached team the Tigers have faced.

Consider the words of Chaparral coach John Vogt about Rubalcaba and Dennis after his team’s 35-21 loss to the Tigers in last Friday’s Class 5A second-rounder: ” ... they’re not going to be able to win state with just those two guys.”

Look up. Was that Junction receiver Chandon Rose who just split the secondary like a banana on ice cream?

He also has a 25.6-yard kickoff return average and has taken each punt an average of 14.4 yards.

Tigers coach Robbie Owens said Rose leads the state in total return yardage.

Setting aside, for now, the immeasurable contributions of the undefeated Tigers’ defense, offensive linemen and other skill positions, Rose has given the Tigers a deep threat that’s allowed its running game to thrive.